Braemar Finance has launched a new business loan product in the Republic of Ireland in response to demand from the Professions sector, which wants a fast and efficient service for various forms of working capital funding

Paragon has enhanced the reporting capabilities of its fleXipod electronic proof of delivery software with the launch of a new dashboard function. This latest development will enable logistics operations to access key reports at-a-glance to support trend analysis and the performance management of delivery teams

The Road Haulage Association in the UK has expressed reservations after the government has said it does not want any border posts between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in its new position paper on Brexit – it suggests a ‘new customs partnership’ or a ‘highly streamlined customs arrangement’

The Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI), which represents operators across all modes of freight transport in the Republic, has spoken out strongly in favour of the UK government’s recommendation that there is no hard border established between the North and the Republic of Ireland. Aidan Flynn, FTAI’s general manager, today (16 August 2017) called on both sides around the negotiating table to keep the issue at the heart of conversations moving forwards, to ensure that Irish industry continues to trade freely cross border and with the UK mainland

Irish freight and logistics operators are calling on UK government to ensure that Brexit negotiations do not come to an abrupt stop, said the Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI), as this could be catastrophic for Irish business

Bandvulc has awarded Kerr’s Tyres & Auto exclusivity for its product range in Northern Ireland. This follows on from Kerr’s appointment at the beginning of 2017 as the sole supplier of Uniroyal TBR (truck tyres) for this region

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) and Midland Tyres Services Ltd (MTS) have issued a joint-statement expressing their opposition to the inclusion of truck tyres in the pending Environmental Disposal Levy (EDL) scheme, which is due to commence on October

According to recent analysis by the Boston Consulting Group, the growth in autonomous vehicle adoption will accelerate significantly during the next two decades, with more than 12 million fully autonomous vehicles sold per year globally by 2035. One of the main goals for vehicle automation is increased road safety, which has been a priority for SmartWitness since it began developing products in 2007. The company’s industry leading safety technology has produced solutions that redefine the way vehicle risk is identified and analysed

The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI), is calling on the government not to increase Diesel fuel duty for commercial vehicles in the October 2018 Budget, to ensure that the freight and logistics sector in Ireland can continue to trade cost-effectively in a post-Brexit environment

Tipperary firm English Tarmac Limited has a new ‘tipster’ – two of them in fact. The Fawnagowan-based tarmacadam contractor has bolstered its fleet of heavy commercial vehicles with the recent addition of two new Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3240 8×4 2.3m StreamSpace tipper trucks

First Insurance Solutions, a specialist commercial insurance broker, is using 3G vehicle cameras to implement risk management that is reducing insurance premiums for its fleet clients by as much as 55 per cent in some cases